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Spicy Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe


Spicy Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe
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I found this recipe on the California Avocado Commission's website. It is a spicy, refreshing salad that can serve 3 as an entree. It can serve 6 as a compliment to any mexican meal. Preparation time does not include the chill time for the salsa. Th... More

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Ingredients
  • Salsa:
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 jalapeƱo peppers
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 firm ripe tomatoes
  • 4 tomatillos
  • Salad:
  • 3 hass avocados
  • 2 cups cooked shrimp
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 2 firm ripe tomatoes
  • 1 cup cucumbers, diced
  • salt to taste
  • 3 tostada shells (optional)

Directions
  1. Prepare salsa ahead as follows:
  2. Boil 2 fresh tomatoes, 4 tomatillos and 2 jalapeƱos for about 10 minutes.
  3. Drain and place in a blender, add garlic cloves, cilantro and about 1/2 tsp. of salt. Whirl until only a few lumps remain. Chill thoroughly.
  4. For the Salad:
  5. Cut up shrimp into bite size pieces and place in a non-reactive bowl. Add fresh lemon juice and let stand for about 5 minutes.
  6. Dice avocados, 2 remaining tomatoes, celery and cucumbers. Add to shrimp and chill for 15 minutes.
  7. Serve salad in tostada shells (if desired) and dress with salsa over the top.

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